Times for two more ALDS games set; Detroit Tigers announce order for starting rotation

As expected, Justin Verlander is scheduled to start Game 1 and Game 5 of the American League Division Series.AP File Photo

Game times are now set for Game 2 and Game 3 of the American League Division Series. Detroit Tigers fans now know who will be pitching in those games, too.

Game 2 is scheduled for 12:07 p.m. Sunday with Game 3 set for 9:07 p.m. Tuesday. The time for Game 1 had been previously announced. It will start at 6:07 p.m.

Game 2 is scheduled to be broadcast on the MLB Network. Game 1 and Game 3 will be on TBS.

The first two games of the series are set for Comerica Park with the final three games scheduled for the Oakland Coliseum.

Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland said earlier this week which starting pitchers he would use in the American League Division Series. On Friday morning, the Tigers released the order.

Justin Verlander is set to start Game 1 on Saturday, followed by Doug Fister, Anibal Sanchez and Max Scherzer. Verlander is slated for a potential Game 5.

The Oakland A's are expected to announce their rotation and their playoff roster today. Reports from writers covering the team say the likely rotation will be
Jarrod Parker in Game 1, followed by Tommy Milone, Brett Anderson, A.J.
Griffin and Parker again in Game 5.